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Science Saturdays
 Just Like Me?
Exploring Culture, Biology and DiversitySaturdays, Jan. 12 | Feb. 9 | Mar. 9 | 2-3pm McKune Room | Registration Required
Ages 6-12, w/adultAll of us seem so different from the outside, but is that really true? In a series of three hands-on family workshops the UM Museum of Natural History will come to Chelsea to explore how biology, anthropology and physics all play a part in race and culture. Jan. 12: What Makes us Different? What makes us the same?There is no biological marker for race, so why do we look so different on the outside? Families will learn about the biological reasons behind skin color, hair texture and explore other inherited genetic traits like the ability to taste certain compounds. Families will also get to perform a DNA extraction. Feb. 9: Everybody CooksEvery country has a cuisine but why do the same ingredients or types of food pop up all over the place? Families will learn how geology relates to food, what cultural transmission is and they will also get to make their very own bread starter. Mar. 9: Can You Feel the Beat? They say music is the universal language-but why? Families will learn what makes some instruments more common than others and why some sounds creep us out or get us excited. We will explore how cultural transmission influences music and families will get to make their own instruments.
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Sonic Sundays
 Performances suitable for all ages. No registration required, just drop-in! Rev. Robert B. JonesSunday, Jan. 13 | 3-4pm | McKune RoomDetroit musician Rev. Robert B. Jones will perform a selection of blues and folk music. A self-taught guitarist, Jones' talents have been featured at the National Storytelling Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, and Chelsea's own Midwest Literary Walk. Polka at the DepotSunday, Jan. 27 | 1:30-3pm | Chelsea Depot 125 Jackson St.Everybody Polka! Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves is a folk dance band that combines fiddle, trombone, accordion, clarinet, mandolin, and more to create a unique sound that intertwines News England contra with Jewish klezmer. Polka dance instruction will be provided so bring your dancing shoes. CrossBowSunday, Feb. 3 | 2-3pm | Chelsea Alehouse420 N. Main St.CrossBow, a Celtic fiddle group based in Allendale, MI, will bring their spirited performance to Chelsea Alehouse. Playing fiddles, woodwinds, mandolin, banjo, guitars, and drums, the 13 members of CrossBow will entertain with a variety of Scottish and Celtic music, plus a few popular covers with a Celtic twist. American Indian Dance & CultureSunday, Feb. 24 | 2-3pm | McKune RoomEnjoy a performance of American Indian singing, dance, and storytelling, and learn about the rich cultural diversity that is represented within the American Indian peoples of the Great Lakes. Discussion to follow, questions welcome.
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In last week's issue we published the results of our Best Books lists. Unfortunately, the link to our catalog was broken. Click here to see the complete lists with direct links to our catalog. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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American Red Cross
Blood Drive
 The library is hosting a blood drive in the McKune Room on Thursday, Jan. 3 from 1-7pm. Sign up for a 15 minute reserved spot, or just drop in. To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org and type in sponsor code chelsealibrary.
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House Passes Version of Personal Property Tax Bill - Action Required
The Michigan Library Association is still seeking amendments to this legislation including trying to ensure that the legislation is not enacted unless reimbursement funds are guaranteed, that the amount of reimbursement be greater than 80%, and that all libraries receive reimbursement regardless of the percentage of their tax revenues lost. Please continue to contact your legislators regarding the library community's concerns about this legislation and the impact on your local library.
To ensure that your library is properly funded we urge you to let your legislators know how much Chelsea District Library means to you. For more information about the Personal Property Tax bills and to find out how to contact your legislators, click here. [Download sample letter] Personal Property Tax Fact Sheet Personal Property Tax Talking Points |
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Holiday Closings
Monday, December 24
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About Us
The Chelsea District Library is nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide equal access to quality resources that serve the lifelong cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of all people.The library currently serves 14,000 residents in the Chelsea district - City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships and more than 20,000 individuals visit the library each month. The library's state-of-the-art facility is an access point for information. In addition to providing dynamic services to complement and support local schools and other important community needs, the Chelsea District Library strives to present timely, interesting and high-quality programs and events to engage and enrich the Chelsea community.
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